2411: The Seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of

(a) Equatorial climate
(b) Mediterranean climate
(c) Monsoon climate
(d) All of the above climates
2412: Consider the following statements:

1. The albedo of an object determines its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light.

2. The albedo of Mercury is much greater than the albedo of the Earth.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(c) 2 only

(d) 1 only
2413: Which one of the following diseases is caused due to defective genes?

(a) Ulcer

(b) Haemophilia

(c) Diabetes

(d) Cancer
2414: The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of

1. liquidity of assets

2. branch expansion

3. merger of banks

4. winding-up of banks

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2415: Which of the following Five-Year Plans was terminated one year before its completion?

(a) Second

(b) Third

(c) Fourth

(d) Fifth